The Orange Peel's 'Hellbender' Venue: Asheville's New Music Hotspot
By Mia Rodriguez | Published 2026-03-03T18:56:43.008Z
Entertainment
Location: Asheville, NC, Swannanoa River
The Orange Peel unveils Hellbender, a 6,000-capacity outdoor music venue in Asheville, NC, opening July 2026. Mavis Staples to perform!
The Orange Peel, a fixture of Asheville's music scene, is developing a new outdoor venue named Hellbender. The 6,000-capacity space, located on the Swannanoa River, aims to enhance the concert-going experience with its riverside location and large-scale design.Hellbender by the Orange Peel is located at 151 Thompson Street. The venue is planned as an outdoor stage for live music performances.Opening and LocationThe venue is scheduled to open in July 2026.
The first announced show will feature Ma
Keywords: The Orange Peel, Hellbender, Asheville music venue, outdoor concert venue, live music Asheville, Mavis Staples, Rhiannon Giddens